The 2018 Turkish Airlines Open golf tournament kicked off in the Mediterranean city of Antalya yesterday. The tournament – hosting a total of 78 players – will be held until Nov. 4 at the Regnum Carya Golf & Resort.

The Turkish Airlines Open is part of the Rolex Series, the premium category of events on the European Tour's Race to Dubai. Justin Rose, the defending champion, Tommy Fleetwood, Ross Fisher, Thomas Bjorn, Jordan Smith, Andrea Pavan are among the participants of the tournament.

Turkish golfers Ali Altuntaş, Hakan Yamaç and Leon Açıkalın also participate in the tournament.